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  • Question
    Can I glue the ears directly onto my head?
    Community Answer
    Please don't. For safety purposes, glue does not go on your head. Try making them clip-on.
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    I've seen more tutorials that use brushed out yarn knots. Would those be better for making ears?
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    If you do decide to do that, you'd need to cut short pieces of yarn and then tie one piece into a knot in the middle, brush out either end, and sew it onto a regular felt base. Just getting craft fur would take a lot less time.
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    Can I glue the furry ears on the headband too?
    Community Answer
    It may be difficult, but yes, you can.
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    Can I use pipe cleaners, felt, and tape?
    Community Answer
    Sure. Use the pipe cleaners for ears and wrap colored tape around them, then tape that to a headband or bandana.
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    Can I add glitter and rhinestones to my cat ears?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can customize them in a lot of ways.
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    Do I have to use those colors?
    Community Answer
    Of course not! You can make them whatever color you want them to be.
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    Will this work with cardboard and a stretchy headband?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you could use that.
  • Question
    Are these supposed to look like a cat's ears? It doesn't seem like it.
    Community Answer
    These are not extremely accurate ears. For more detailed ears, you may want to put black fur felt (or whatever color you are using) on the back of the paper (pointing away from your face) and shorter pink fur (or white or grey) on the front.
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    Do I have to use hot glue?
    Community Answer
    No. You could always sew it together if you're making it with a headband.
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    Is it okay if I use felt instead of paper?
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    Probably not. Felt is more susceptible to gravity, not to mention harder to glue things to, so I would suggest sticking with construction paper.
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    Can I make this with plastic cut into squares?
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    Yes, but you might have to put something more sturdy behind it. You could use construction paper or cardboard, for example.
  • Question
    Where can I get some furry felt?
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    Fabric/craft stores such as Michael's or Jo-Anne's Fabrics offer a variety or materials and fabrics. You may also want to check out a thrift store for some old clothing that you can buy for a low cost and cut up.
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    For the fluffy ears, the felt keeping coming off whenever I bend down too forward. How can I make it less fall-able?
    Community Answer
    Make 2 layers of cloth and have wires in between to hold them in place. It should work.
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    Am I allowed to make foil ears?
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    Community Answer
    Yes, but the final result could be bumpy, you might want to cover it with faux fur for the best results.
  • Question
    What can I use as an alternative for the fur on the inside of the ears?
    Community Answer
    You can use felt or any patterned material, if you’re going for the cutesy look.
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